About Atlanta Stadium
Atlanta Stadium is a former name of Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium, used 1965–1973. Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium was an MLB and NFL stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. It opened in 1965 and closed in 1997. It was designed by Heery International. Its last recorded capacity was 52,007 in its baseball layout. Tenants included Atlanta Braves (MLB, 1966–1996) and Atlanta Falcons (NFL, 1966–1991). On our ranked lists it ranks 116th shortest-lived of 273 stadiums and arenas with known opening and closing years.
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- 116th shortest-lived of 273 stadiums and arenas with known opening and closing years
- 44th shortest-lived of 142 football stadiums with known opening and closing years
- 15th shortest-lived of 55 NFL stadiums with known opening and closing years
- 35th longest single tenancy (25 years) of the 101 longest on record in NFL stadiums
- 48th shortest-lived of 83 MLB stadiums with known opening and closing years
- 36th longest single tenancy (30 years) of the 100 longest on record in MLB stadiums
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Venue Information
Year Opened
Year Closed
Location
Elevation
296 m above sea level
Architect
Operator
Location derived from the venue's coordinates using data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence (ODbL).
Elevation of the venue's coordinates from USGS and NASA SRTM elevation data, via Open Topo Data.
Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.
Capacity by layout
Seating capacity depends on how the building is laid out for each event. Figures are the best sourced claim per layout.
The site today
- The site is now home to 565 Hank, a residential development.
From OpenStreetMap data near the venue's recorded coordinates, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Maps show what is there now, not the old footprint.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
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Atlanta Braves While based here: 31 seasons · 2388-2493-7 regular season · 7 postseason trips (postseason results on record for 30 of 31 seasons)
MLB · 1966–1996
All 8 home venues of the Atlanta Braves
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MLB | 1966–1996 |
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Atlanta Falcons While based here: 26 seasons · 144-235-5 regular season · 4 postseason trips
NFL · 1966–1991
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NFL | 1966–1991 |
Records are each team's full-season results while it was based here, home and away games alike, from final scores. They are not records of games played at this venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Atlanta Stadium?
The baseball capacity of Atlanta Stadium is 52,007.
When was Atlanta Stadium built?
Atlanta Stadium opened in 1965.
What is on the site of Atlanta Stadium today?
The site is now home to 565 Hank, a residential development.
Who designed Atlanta Stadium?
Atlanta Stadium was designed by Heery International.
Who operates Atlanta Stadium?
Atlanta Stadium is operated by City of Atlanta.
Where did the Atlanta Braves play before Atlanta Stadium?
Before moving to Atlanta Stadium in 1966, the Atlanta Braves played at Milwaukee County Stadium from 1953 to 1965.
Where did the Atlanta Braves play after Atlanta Stadium?
After leaving Atlanta Stadium in 1996, the Atlanta Braves moved to Turner Field in 1997. They played there until 2016.
Where did the Atlanta Falcons play after Atlanta Stadium?
After leaving Atlanta Stadium in 1991, the Atlanta Falcons moved to Georgia Dome in 1992. They played there until 2016.
Sources
Where the facts on this page were read from. How VenueStats compiles them.
- Open Topo Data (Public domain): Elevation.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL): What stands on the site today.
- OpenStreetMap Nominatim (ODbL): Location.
- VenueStats compilation: Opening and closing years, name history and teams (compiled by VenueStats from Sports Reference and Wikipedia).
- Wikidata (CC0): Capacity, general layout, Coordinates (Wikidata places the building within 64 m of this point), Architect and operator.
- Wikimedia Commons (Public domain): Photograph.
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA): Capacity, Capacity, football layout.
Historical Names
Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium
1974 - 1996
Atlanta Stadium
1965 - 1973
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Nearby Venues
| Venue | Years | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Centennial Olympic Stadium | 1996–1996 | 0.2 mi |
| Turner Field | 1997–2016 | 0.3 mi |
| Center Parc Stadium | 2017– | 0.3 mi |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 2017– | 1.3 mi |
| State Farm Arena | 1999– | 1.3 mi |
| Omni Coliseum | 1972–1997 | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance between the venues' coordinates.
References
Teams on Wikipedia
Every source for the facts on this page is listed under Sources.